Motörhead - The Manticore Tapes

In August 1976, Motörhead’s iconic ‘three amigos’ line-up—Lemmy (bass/vocals), Fast Eddie Clarke (guitar), and Phil ‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor—gathered at Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s legendary Manticore Studio in Fulham to rehearse and, for the first time, record together.

Nearly five decades later, the long-lost “Manticore tape” has been unearthed, restored, and is now set for release as The Manticore Tapes in June 2025 to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary.

This never-before-heard album captures the raw beginnings of the classic Motörhead sound, making its discovery a major event for fans.

Tracklist

1. Intro (Instrumental)
2. Leavin' Here
3. Vibrator
4. Help Keep Us On The Road
5. The Watcher
6. Motörhead
7. Witch Doctor (Instrumental)
8. Iron Horse / Born To Lose (Instrumental)
9. Leavin' Here (Alternate Take)
10. Vibrator (Alternate Take)
11. The Watcher (Alternate Take)